Mangled Spaces

We only have so much capacity. Whether time, resources, energy, emotional stability, or motivation; there is a limit to how much we can show up for in a day. This episode is all about noticing the signs that we are out of capacity, and three specific ways we can make it through trying seasons with our sanity in tact.

....So you want to help.... It is with the best intentions that we say things like "if you're struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out!" But it is important to go beyond intentions and put in the work so we know how to navigate these hard conversations with grace. This episode is designed to give you tools to show up for hurting friends in the midst of depression and thoughts of suici...

This can be a heavy topic, and not everyone is in a place to listen to this discussion--that's ok! Honor your needs. This week's episode is an open discussion between Tash and Mel. They cover what it is like to struggle with suicidal ideation, what it's like to receive news of suicide, and some places to start when beginning to process these things. Next week's episode (Part 2) will lean into the...

This week we get to take a look at Tasha's favorite Bible story. Listen in as we discuss why this one is so close to her heart.

This week we get to take a look at Mel's favorite Bible story. Listen in as we discuss why this one is so close to her heart.

This week, Tash and Mel discuss their shared faith and approach to reading scripture. They talk through their favorite mediums for digesting passages, and which ones haven't been a great fit.

This week we are discussing the difference between vocation and calling--and how we can live out our call to ministry in the ordinary spaces of our lives. We'll discuss the saying that "God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called;" and challenge the cultural idea that the church is the holiest place to do ministry.

May this year be the year we discover new passions, prioritize how we want to feel over what we want to achieve, and come alive as the fullest version of ourselves.

This wasn't one of our more cheerful episodes, but perhaps one of the most honest. This week, we are inviting you into a deeper look at how our expectations for life haven't added up--and why we are at least a little bit ok with it.

In the midst of this emotionally-chargedseason, gift the people in your life the gift of a re-frame by assuming positive intent. This week's short episode talks about how to do this--and why it's extra important this time of year.

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, we are doing shorter episodes highlighting a skill or tip to take with you into holiday celebrations. This week we are talking about BOUNDARIES: What they are and what they are not, how to set them and how to know when it's time to change them.

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, we are doing shorter episodes highlighting a skill to take with you into holiday celebrations. This week we are talking about the acronym: H.A.L.T. We'll talk about how to recognize your body's cues of stress and how to manage them!

Listen in to meet Tasha's husband, Philip! While Mel was out sick, Tash and Phil took the mics for the week to share about co-parenting from (very) different backgrounds.

This week we are talking all about the value of gratitude and how to create a practice of finding it in the big, small, and mangled spaces of life!

In the season of gratitude, it seems we are surrounded by reminders to be thankful--but it's not always that easy. Whether trying to shape our own attitudes in the midst of healing, or helping our kids develop a practice of gratitude while in the vortex of trauma, we all likely have something that resonates with the dilemma of gratitude. Listen in to hear more about why gratitude can feel so hard...

This week's episode is jam-packed with practical tools to equip you and your family to handle trauma responses this season! From boundary setting, to fidgets, to frozen oranges--there is something helpful here for everyone.

Trauma Season: it's our endearing term for this time of year--and it has nothing to do with the spookiness of Halloween. The holidays have a way of resurfacing trauma in all of us. This week we will lay some groundwork around *why* this happens, setting us up to talk about how to navigate it in the weeks ahead.

We've said it before and we'll say it again: just because someone has a platform, doesn't mean their message is truth. So, how do we decide if what we are hearing is a product of culture vs the conviction of God. Listen in as we discuss the difference between culture and conviction, and how to know conviction when we hear it.

Our long-time listeners might remember hearing episode 7: "Friends in Low Places." It was all about the importance of finding our tribe and loving our tribe. This week we go back to the idea of being "armor bearers" while digging into the nitty-gritty details of HOW to show up when that SOS call comes through. Listen in for some encouragement, some advice, and some practical tips for being the tri...

This week Tash and Mel talk about leaning into the rest and peace that comes at the end of the to-do list. Listen in for ideas, strategies, and motivation to REST!

There are always going to be a million things to do- this week, Tash and Mel, give you a guide to help sort through the list to find balance and rest.

Have you ever been asked/expected to give "110%"? This week Mel and Tash are diving into the lie behind this saying and the harm in letting this become the expectation for our accomplishments.

This week Mel and Tash dive into the concept of spiritual bypassing and how the "pray it away" culture fails to meet the needs of the body of Christ. Listen in to learn more and unpack some ways we can pair prayer with action to show up for each other in hard seasons.

This week Tasha shares vulnerably about her experience working through a ten week Religious Trauma class and what it means to face abuse, hurts, and questions while still loving Jesus on the other side.

By now it's no secret that our mental health is tied to our exposure to media--for better or for worse. This week Tash and Mel dive into the correlations behind media and tanking mental health, and how to use this knowledge to help ourselves and our kids.